Township in Kirkby Lonsdale parish, Lonsdale ward, Westmorland.

Acreage:

Population:

rising from 179 in 1801 to peaks of 351 in 1831 and 366 in 1891 (result of quarrying industry), then falling to low point of 131 in 1971 before rising again to 193 in 2001.

Landownership:

manor of Hutton Roof held by Huttonroof family from 12th century to mid-14th century, probably passing by marriage to Hugh de Moresby who held it 1375. John Moresby held it 1411; later descent of manor not known.

Specific to this township:

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